Expanded vaccination, kidnapping in Haiti and Suez-Veolia: the information to remember this afternoon

The info not to be missed

A new step has been taken in the vaccine strategy against Covid-19 in France.

From this Monday, all people aged 55 and over can now be vaccinated.

"200,000 doses (...) with a week in advance" are expected this Monday in the country, announced yesterday the Minister of Health, Olivier Véran, at our colleagues of the

Sunday Newspaper.

Another novelty this Monday, for an amount of six euros, anyone over 15 years old can obtain a self-test in a pharmacy, and therefore test themselves at home if they do not feel "any symptoms" and are not. "Contact case", however, specifies the Ministry of Health.

Less invasive than a PCR test, it does not however replace the latter in the event of a positive result.

Find here our article dedicated to self-tests.

What to also remember

• Two French among the religious kidnapped in Haiti.

  Seven Catholic clerics were kidnapped on Sunday morning near the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, said the spokesperson for the Bishops' Conference.

  Among them are a French nun and a priest.

  A local armed gang is suspected and a ransom of one million dollars has been demanded by the kidnappers.

  What we know about this kidnapping.

• Agreement between Veolia and Suez.

  Veolia and Suez announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement for a merger.

  The two French giants of water and waste thus put an end to a media and legal battle lasting several months.

  The companies have managed to agree on a price of 20.50 euros per Suez share, initially planned at 18 euros by Veolia, but deemed insufficient by its rival.

  The objective of this merger is to constitute a "world champion of ecological transformation", according to a statement from Veolia.

• Young African American killed in Minneapolis.

  Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old African American, was killed in a shootout involving police in Minneapolis, United States.

  Demonstrations took place to demand justice after the death of the young man.

  This tragic event takes place in the same city where the police officer Derek Chauvin is currently on trial, accused of the murder of George Floyd.

The unexpected info

Terraces and shops reopen this Monday in England, and an unexpected guest joined in the party ... snow!

While pubs may reopen again after months of closure, Britons were surprised to find a white coat on the streets.

The bravest will therefore have to dress warmly if they want to enjoy a beer on the terrace to celebrate this new stage of deconfinement.